Mat 9:18-38 | Family | STEP | Ruler ; an elder to whom was committed the care of the synagogue. Even now dead ; when he came to Jesus she was at the point of death. Before Jesus arrived at his house she was dead. . Our highest comforts may be the occasion of our deepest sorrows; but application to Jesus, with unwavering confidence in him, will bring sure and all-sufficient relief.

‏ Matthew 9:18-38

Ruler; an elder to whom was committed the care of the synagogue.

Even now dead; when he came to Jesus she was at the point of death. Before Jesus arrived at his house she was dead. Mr 5:23,35. Our highest comforts may be the occasion of our deepest sorrows; but application to Jesus, with unwavering confidence in him, will bring sure and all-sufficient relief. Issue of blood; an unclean disease, according to the Mosaic law. Le 15:25.

Hem; border or fringe. Daughter; a term of tender kindness.

Thy faith; the power of Christ was the cause, and her faith in him, leading her to take the proper measures, was the means of her being healed. Minstrels; the persons hired to play on instruments of music at funerals.

Making a noise; the noise of wailing, as was the custom. Give place; retire: your services are not wanted.

Not dead; that is, not permanently. Her death is but as a sleep from which she will be speedily awakened. Went in; Mark tells us that he took with him five persons. Mr 5:37-40. These were all competent witnesses, as were the multitude without when they saw her, of the reality of the miracle. Son of David; a phrase among the Jews for the Messiah, as descended from David. Before he gives men the blessings which they need, he often tries the reality and strength of their faith, and leads them to manifest that they believe he is able to give what they seek; and thus, by the time and manner of bestowing his favors, he greatly increases their value. The dumb spake; thus was the prophecy, Isa 35:5,6, fulfilled in Jesus; showing that he was the Christ.

In Israel; in the land of Israel, or in the history of their nation. Prince of the devils; they ascribed his beneficent miracles to the help of Satan, for the purpose of preventing the people from receiving him as the Messiah. No kindness can be so great and no mode of expressing it so wise and good, but that wicked men will sometimes find fault with it, and attribute it to the basest means and the vilest motives. Sheep having no shepherd; not provided with proper guardians and teachers. Plenteous; there are vast multitudes who need the gospel. Lord of the harvest; the great, divine teacher.

Send forth; prepare and incline many to go and preach the gospel.